2007 BMW Alpina vs. 1999 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 318 more horse power than 1999 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 1999 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1999 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 1999 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | Alpina | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1120 mm |
